Ensuring the correct spark plug gap is crucial for engine performance.
Too small of a gap weakens the spark, impairing engine efficiency, while too large of a gap can interrupt the spark’s ability to jump, causing engine troubles.
Adjusting spark-plug gaps is a straightforward task that can be accomplished by both professional mechanics and amateur do-it-yourselfers. The tool required for this, a spark-plug gap gauge, is inexpensive and easy to use as it both measures and adjusts the gap.
Using gap gauges simplifies the process of measuring the distance between spark plug electrodes. Locate the recommended gap for your vehicle, insert the gauge, and obtain an accurate measurement.
Should the gap be too narrow, the goal will be to gently pry the gap apart with the gauge. On the other hand, should the gap be too wide, it will be narrowed by the technician squeezing the electrodes closer together with a tool or pushing the bottom electrode down onto a tabletop.
The incorrect plug gap for your engine can contribute to a high rate of misfires, loss of power, plug fouling, poor fuel economy and accelerated plug wear. It is always best to check the gap against the manufacturer’s specifications.
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